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Houston Public Media Welcomes Tessa Barrera as New Hello Houston Co-Host
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway Barrera is set to make her on-air debut on August 17.
A new co-host is joining the team at Hello Houston . Tessa Barrera, an accomplished broadcaster, will be working alongside Ernie Manouse, a longtime personality on the show. Barrera is set to make her on-air debut on August 17.
Further details about her role and the show are available from Houston Public Media. At this time, limited information is available about Barrera's background and what she will bring to the show, but her debut is upcoming and more information can be found through Houston Public Media.
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Category: local Published: August 4, 2026 Source: Houston Public Media Reading time: 1 min
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